Bills WR Watkins hurt in practice
Orchard Park, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Buffalo Bills rookie wide receiver Sammy Watkins left Wednesday’s practice with a groin injury and didn’t return, while running back Fred Jackson took the field for the first time in over two weeks.
Watkins, the No. 4 overall draft pick, leads the team in receptions, receiving yards and touchdown catches.
Bills coach Doug Marrone said he doesn’t know what Watkins’ status is going forward.
The Bills play Kansas City at home on Sunday afternoon.
“I don’t know where he’s going to be tomorrow,” Marrone said. “He could play or he could be out two-to-three weeks. Who knows? … I have no information except he didn’t finish practice.”
ESPN reported that Watkins, who has 38 receptions for 590 yards and five touchdowns, would undergo a precautionary MRI, but the team doesn’t believe his injury is serious.
Jackson returned to practice in a limited role for the first time since he suffered a groin injury on Oct. 19 against Minnesota.
The Bills had a bye last week, so the 33-year-old veteran has only missed one game despite previously saying he could be out up to a month.
“It went OK,” Jackson said, according to the team’s official website. “It was good action, the first time I’ve done anything on (my knee) like that being out at practice, so it went well. We’ll see how it goes. The doctors are still being doctors and being cautious. So I’ve got to see how things progress throughout the week.”
Cornerback Ron Brooks (groin), wide receivers Marcus Easley (knee) and Marquise Goodwin (hamstring) and linebacker Ty Powell (ankle) were also limited in practice Wednesday. Wide receiver Robert Woods (back) was a full participant.
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